Fiber Connect
Equinix Fiber Connect enables users to connect within a metro area through leased dark fibers. Users can interconnect with service providers, partners, and each other to gain fast and reliable access to a wide range of services.
A Fiber Connect is similar to a Campus Cross Connect, is used for the same purposes, and shares physical similarities (including its cable, connector, and media converter). The main differences between Fiber Connect and Campus Cross Connects are:
- Equinix does not own the fiber that connects the data centers. The fiber is leased from carriers which results in different costs, capacity management, and troubleshooting processes.
- The fiber generally traverses longer distances than a Campus Cross Connect. This might require stronger signal transmission from the customer’s equipment on each end of the span.
For more information on Fiber Connect, see the Equinix Fiber Connect data sheet.
Offerings
Equinix provides Fiber Connect in both standard and extended form. Additionally, diversity is available in select markets.
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Standard Fiber Connect:
- An interconnection between two Equinix IBX data centers, utilizing leased dark fiber
- 99.99% SLA availability
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Extended Fiber Connect:
- An interconnection from an Equinix customer's cabinet in the Equinix IBX data center to a building or third-party Meet-Me Room (MMR) in another building
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Diverse Fiber Connect:
- A second deployment of a Fiber Connect systematically paired with a primary Fiber Connect to serve as backup in the event of cable failure
- 99.999% SLA availability
Availability
Fiber Connect is available in select markets. For current availability in specific metros or data centers, check the Equinix Marketplace in the Customer Portal.
Fee Types
Two fee types apply with regards to pricing for Fiber Connect:
- A monthly recurring charge (MRC)
- A non-recurring charge (NRC)
Pricing for Fiber Connect currently depends on location by metro. See Availability for more information about Fiber Connect availability.
Note: Potential additional fees include expedite fees as well as de-install fees.
Terms
Each Cross Connect product has a one-time (NRC) installation fee. If a customer wants to terminate their term length early for a Cross Connect product, they must pay a one-time deinstallation fee. There are term commitments for Cross Connect products that follow the Colocation terms.
Latency
All measurements are from Equinix panel to Equinix panel, and do not include the connection between the customer’s cage and the Equinix panel. These figures are typical of what customers can expect. The exact db loss is provided at turn-up.
Round-Trip Delay calculations are based on OTDR measurements between IDF panels. These calculations do not include the distance to the customer cabinet.
Note: The values for Distance, Typical dB Loss, and Round-Trip Delay Range are based on data from the long path.
AMER
| Metro | A- and Z-side IBXs | Distance in km | Typical dB Loss @ 1310 nm | Typical dB Loss @ 1550 nm | Round-Trip Delay Range (microseconds) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | AT1 – ATA | 3 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| Bogota | BG1 – BG2 | 2.12 | 1.4 | N/A | 20 |
| Denver | DE1 – DE2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 60 |
| Los Angeles | LA1 – LA3 | 47 | N/A | 14 | 384 |
| Los Angeles | LA1 – LA4 | 45 | 13 | 8 | 427 |
| Washington, D.C. | DC13 – DC1/2/3/4/5/6/10 /11/12/15/16/21 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 33 |
| Miami | MI1 – MI2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| New York | NY1 – NY2/3/4/5/6 | 34 | 14 | 10 | 331 |
| New York | NY7 – NY2/3/4/5/6 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 80 |
| New York | NY9 – NY2/3/4/5/6 | 22 | 15 | 12 | 213 |
| Seattle | SE2/3 – SE4 | 29 | 15 | 10 | 132 |
| Silicon Valley | SV2 – SV14/15/16/17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 95 |
| Toronto | TR1 – TR2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 47 |
EMEA
| Metro | A- and Z-side IBXs | Distance in km | Typical dB Loss @ 1310 nm | Typical dB Loss @ 1550 nm | Round-Trip Delay Range (microseconds) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | AM1/2 – AMA/AMB | 13 | 8 | 7 | 127 |
| Amsterdam | AM1/2 – AM3/4 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 117 |
| Amsterdam | AM1/2 – AM6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 69 |
| Amsterdam | AM3/4 – AMA/AMB | 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Amsterdam | AM3/4 – AM5 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 137 |
| Amsterdam | AM3/4 - AM6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 69 |
| Amsterdam | AM3/4 – AM7 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 108 |
| Amsterdam | AM3/4 – AM11 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 117 |
| Amsterdam | AM5 – AMA/AMB | 15 | 8 | 7 | 147 |
| Amsterdam | AM5 – AM6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 78 |
| Amsterdam | AM6 – AMA/AMB | 8 | 5 | 5 | 78 |
| Amsterdam | AM6 – AM7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 69 |
| Amsterdam | AM6 – AM11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 69 |
| Amsterdam | AM7 – AMA/AMB | 12 | 7 | 6 | 118 |
| Amsterdam | AM11 – AMA/AMB | 13 | 7 | 6 | 127 |
| Dublin | DB1 – DB2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 88 |
| Dublin | DB1 – DB3/4 | 32 | 12 | 7 | 306 |
| Dublin | DB2 – DB3/4 | 30 | 11 | 7 | 290 |
| Frankfurt | FR4/6/8 – FR5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 49 |
| Frankfurt | FR4/6/8 – FR7 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 98 |
| Frankfurt | FR5 – FR7 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 98 |
| Hamburg | HH1 – HHA | 33 | 13 | 8 | 323 |
| Munich | MU1/3 – MU4 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 194 |
| Helsinki | HE3 – HE5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 69 |
| Helsinki | HE5 – HEA | 8 | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| Helsinki | HE6 – HEA | 12 | 5 | 3 | 110 |
| Helsinki | HE7 – HEA | 12 | 5 | 3 | 111 |
| Manchester | MA1/4 – MA5 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 108 |
| Manchester | MA3 – MA5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 88 |
| Milan | ML2 – MLA | 10 | 4 | 3 | 98 |
| Milan | ML5 – MLA | 9 | 4 | 3 | 88 |
| Paris | PA2/3/10 – PA4 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 98 |
| Paris | PA2/3/10 – PA5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 69 |
| Paris | PA2/3/10 – PA6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 59 |
| Paris | PA4 – PA5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 88 |
| Paris | PA4 – PA6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 78 |
| Sofia | SO1 – SO2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 49 |
| Stockholm | SK1 – SK3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 88 |
| Warsaw | WA1 – WA2 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 147 |
| Warsaw | WA1 – WA3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 98 |
| Warsaw | WA2 – WA3 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 245 |
APAC
| Metro | A- and Z-side IBXs | Distance in km | Typical dB Loss @ 1310 nm | Typical dB Loss @ 1550 nm | Round-Trip Delay Range (microseconds) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka | OS1 – OS3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 73 |
| Melbourne | ME1/2 – ME5 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 45 |